🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

获取

Pronunciation / Transliteration: huòqǔ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acquisition/ˌakwəˈzɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"获取新技能可以提升你的职业前景。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of acquiring or gaining possession.

    "The acquisition of new skills can enhance your career prospects."
  2. 2

    Something that has been acquired, especially a company or asset.

    "The company's recent acquisition of a smaller firm has expanded its market reach."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'acquisition' originates from the Latin word 'acquisitio', which means 'to obtain'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the process of gaining possession or control over something, particularly in contexts like learning or business.

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